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TSS brings solar to the highest level

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TSS brings solar to the highest level

In close cooporation with VDL Mast Solutions in the Netherlands, TSS4U designed and developed a unique monopole solar system for our Algeria based customer. A system born from the need to meet various constraints like the remote location, harsh geographical / meteorological conditions and the potential risk of theft. All these aspects were taken into account in the design of a reliable solar only system to keep the operation up and running 24/7 with a total of 57 monopoles installed.

Our customer has been involved right from the preliminary design up to site delivery making this project a tremendous success.

The solar monopole systems, a first of its kind, features custom made 100% solar power rating, foot print reduction, anti-theft solution, signaling and internal cable routing.

57 x customized 15m high mono poles with 2 (3 m2 ) / 16 (26 m2 ) and 24 (40 m2) solar modules in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria for a Remote Telecommunication Unit (RTU) and Chemical Injection Package (CIP)

• Customized 15m high pole design in accordance with EN 1993-3-1
• Hot dipped Galvanized steel according ISO 1461
• Withstand 120 km/h wind velocity/load acc. EN 1991-1-4
• Remote controlled anti-theft-intrusion detection system at 5m & 8m from the pole
• Anti-theft concertina blade wire with cut detection
• Remote and local operation of the intrusion system
• Features internal cable routing
• Underground battery pit with opening detection
• Designed, engineered and produced in The Netherlands

McKinsey report – The case for committing to greener telecom networks

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“Operators’ energy costs keep rising, but efficiency measures and organizational change can lower them by 15 to 20 percent in a year, benefiting company profits and the environment”

“In current mobile networks, for example, transferring data only consumes around 15 percent of energy. Some 85 percent is wasted because of heat loss in power amplifiers, equipment kept idling when there is no data transmission, and inefficiency in systems such as rectifiers, cooling systems, and battery units.”

“Green-energy suppliers are cheaper in some markets. In India, the cost per kilowatt-hour of solar power is about 35 percent lower than grid power and about 65 percent lower than generator-set power. Some telecom operators are already taking advantage of such price differentials.”

The case for committing to greener telecom networks

“There are opportunities for companies to cut costs by generating their own green power on site. Japan’s NTT DOCOMO is reported to have reduced grid-power usage by as much as 40 percent at some of its base stations by using solar panels and higher-capacity batteries”.

TSS4U Participation to TX – MENA 2020

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TSS brand name is a standard of the most trusted off-grid solar solution at TX - Mena

TSS4U made a big impression during the Middle East North Africa TowerXchange “once a year event” in Dubai over the two days, thanks to its quality reputation with +1.000 running Solar sites over the last +15 years across the entire MENA region in the Oil & Gas industry.

All independent wireless tower company’s (Tower Co’s) and Mobile Network Operators (MNO’s) showed a particular interest in the off-grid TSS4U Solar only or Solar hybrid solutions in the Telecom remote areas.

It became very clear that the following USP’s were catching the attention of all:

  • A dual system set-up, based on two sub-systems, means there’s never downtime/only uptime
  • Passive cooled solar power system/control box, means no energy loss, reliability (no fans required, and no moving parts) & a continuous running system
  • System sizing on DC equipment (no losses from converting 48 Vdc to 230 Vac), means saving 20% – 30% on the solar capacity, space, capex

CEO, Dop Brzesowsky, who participated at the event was often asked what is the secret behind the TSS reliability and quality reputation explained the following:

“Based on more than 20 years’ experience in the off grid solar hybrid world, we have developed our own control systems and co-developed solar batteries for harsh environments (above +50 °C) and we learned the hard way how to build reliable Solar Hybrid Systems for rural- and very remote locations, which run 24/7, 365 days a year, easily 7 years continuously without changing your battery pack”.
Meet-up MENA 2020

Eindhoven companies collaborate on ’10 million-order’ for solar energy systems in the Middle East

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Eindhoven companies are working together on record order for solar energy systems in the Middle East

EINDHOVEN – For its solar energy systems in oil fields, the Eindhoven-based company TSS4U is working on a record order of 10 million euros. Together with the regional suppliers VHE and Itsme, it realizes more than 150 systems in the desert of Abu Dhabi.

 

According to director Dop Brzesowsky of TSS4U, the turnover of many years is surpassed with the assignment for oil company Adnoc. The ‘Shell of the United Arab Emirates’ is going to tap new oil fields in the desert.

Biggest in ten years

In places like this where there is no electricity network, TSS4U supplies systems for controlling solar panels, storing solar energy in batteries and supplying power. “For larger assignments, it involves a value of 1.2 or sometimes 3 million euros. This of more than 10 million euros is the largest order in this industry in ten years”, says Brzesowsky.

He calls it ‘unique’ that a Dutch company has won the contract. “We often work with local contractors. We won the order because of the very high quality and reliability of our systems.”

Three companies with 35 employees

TSS4U does not produce itself. The company calls itself a system integrator. For the record order, it works together with suppliers VHE and Itsme. VHE assembles the cabinets with electronics in Veldhoven that control the energy systems. The Eindhoven wholesaler Itsme supplies switches and other electronic components. Around 35 employees from the three companies are involved in the assignment.

“As a team we have created something magical”, says the director of TSS4U. The order is also short preparation time. The production process had to be set up quickly. The companies also joined forces to finance the contract.

The first systems were delivered last month. The last deliveries are expected in the summer.

 

This is a translated article. The original version can be read in the  Eindhovens Dagblad.

TowerXchange Meetup Mena 2020

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TSS will be attending the TowerXcange Conference for MENA on 28 – 29 January 2020 and we would like to meet up with you if you are planning to be at the exhibition in Le Meridien Hotel & Conference Centre, Dubai.

Meetup MENA 2020 will be held on 28-29 January 2020 in Dubai

The conference will bring together key players and decision makers of the Middle East and North Africa tower industry together for telecoms infrastructure, MNO’s, towercos, O&M and EPC firms, investors and leading technology firms such as TSS.

TowerExchange Meetup Mena 2020

If you’re interested to find out more, or if you’d like to set up a meeting with us at the event, please contact us!

AfricaCom 12 -14 November 2019, Cape Town

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TSS will be attending the AfricaCom conference and exhibition event on 12 – 14 November 2019 and we would love to meet up if you are planning to be at the show.

AfricaCom will be held on 12-14 November 2019 in Cape Town South Africa

Hallmarked as the Africa’s largest Telco, Media, and Technology Event, TSS will be at the show to meet with technology professionals from all over Africa and to showcase how our Pure Solar and Hybrid Power solutions are helping operators optimize their energy costs and reduce their diesel costs, while guaranteeing uninterrupted power 24/7.

Accelerating Business Transformation to Strengthen African Economies

Bringing together the connectivity champions critical to enabling digital transformation in Africa. 

15,000 attendees | 500 Exhibitors | 450 Speakers

If you’re interested to find out more, or if you’d like to set up a meeting with us at the event, please contact us!

AfricaCom 2019

TowerXchange Meetup Africa 2019

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TSS was pleased to be returning to TowerXchange Meetup Africa 2019 as an exhibitor from 8-9 October 2019 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

We joined other thought leaders and contributed in several Panel discussions including the Technology innovation, energy excellence and reducing emissions panel and the Rural connectivity, low-cost solutions and viable business plans.

TowerXchange Meetup Africa 2019 in Johannesburg

Visitors to the TSS stand were able to meet our senior team and explore how our hybrid power systems solutions can help them address the biggest operating cost and biggest source of downtime for telecom tower owners – power, and how we can help them reduce diesel generator runtime by up to 80%, reduce overall OPEX and CO2 footprint by using solar (and other renewable sources) as the primary energy source and optimizing the use of batteries.

We demonstrated how TSS Remote Care cloud solution (SaaS) allows operators to cost effectively monitor and manage their remote BTS sites from any internet connected device for better energy optimization and help them meet measure and meet their KPIs.

Reliable solar solutions tailored to each client’s needs

TSS have installed over 1,100 sites and have 15 years’ experience in low-maintenance solar solutions Read the complete interview with TowerXchange on how TSS reliable solar solutions are tailored to each client’s needs here.

TSS4U awarded order of close to 10 million Euro

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TSS secures the biggest order in the company’s history, worth close to 10 million Euro

TSS is awarded the largest order in the history of TSS. Spanish company Tecnicas Reunidas awarded a project worth close to 10 million Euro to TSS.

 

TSS will supply over 160 off-grid Solar Power Systems with a capacity ranging from 0.5kW up to 1.3kW, each with an autonomy period of 72 hours. These solar power systems will be commissioned in the Bu-Hasa Field in the United Arab Emirates.

 

The solar power systems will be used by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for multiple purposes, such as powering telecom, RTU, Wellhead control panels, valves and pumps, including further development of the Bu-Hasa oil field and improvement of the overall production efficiency in the Bu-Hasa field.

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“We have successfully worked with TR on several projects in the past. For a project of this size we are very pleased that TR trusts TSS to award this project and we look forward to working together once again.”

About Técnicas Reunidas

Técnicas Reunidas is a Spanish-based contractor providing engineering, procurement and construction of industrial power generation plants, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Técnicas Reunidas has been part of the Spanish large-cap IBEX 35 stock index since April 2008.

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About ADNOC

ADNOC is the state –owned oil company of the United Arab Emirates and holds the 7th largest proven reserves of oil in the world. It is the UAE’s biggest company and it is the 12th largest oil producing company in the world.

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About TSS4U

TSS4U (TSS) is a Solar Solutions System Integrator active in the Oil & Gas market and the Telecom market. It was founded in 2003 as a spin off from Shell Solar. TSS is headquartered in The Netherlands with local offices in the U.A.E. and Malaysia. TSS works with a global network of experienced local partners. At current TSS has commissioned over 1,100 solar systems across Africa, South East Asia and the Middle East ranging from remote safe area solar systems in the dessert to explosion proof off-shore solar systems.

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Proven system sizing for MPPT

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Proven system sizing for MPPT based solar systems

There is a plethora of PV system sizing tools in the market. However, none of these tools are specifically designed to cater to the various needs of a system sizing for off-grid PV systems such as functioning of the system at very high temperatures, hybrid energy sources, maximum power extraction, optimal functioning of battery system and the ability to choose the optimal tilt angle for the solar array at the various locations around the world. All of these constraints are required to be met while working off-grid.

TSS product manager ir. Shruti Sriram was responsible for the collaboration between TU Delft University and TSS. She successfully concluded the project for developing a new system sizing tool to meet the above mentioned needs.

The new proven system sizing for MPPT based solar systems is based on theoretical modelling and field measurement results.

The MPPT based system sizing is validated by the TU Delft University and has been implemented by TSS for the design of MPPT based off-grid solar systems and hybrid systems.

Download Shruti's conclusions here

Workshop Session with Future Energy Leaders

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Workshop Session with Future Energy Leaders

On the 17th of May, 2019, TSS organised an interactive workshop as a part of the 4th International YES-Europe Annual Energy Conference which took place at TU Delft, Netherlands this year.

The YES-Europe network is a unique organization that brings together a community of nearly 1,000 young professionals and students in energy across Europe. This community envisions a world that works together to achieve sustainable, accessible, and secure energy.

One of the most exciting aspects of bringing together energy students and young professionals is the opportunity to meet in-person and get to know each other’s perspectives, stories, dreams and goals.

Events are a great way for making connections, hence TSS wished to grab this opportunity to interact with the energy enthusiasts across Europe by organizing a one-of-its kind workshop.

Workshop Session with Future Energy Leaders

The Energy Workshop

The theme for this year’s annual conference was about Energy Transition to meet the goals of Paris agreement. Hence, TSS, being an OFF-Grid PV system designer, contributing towards the energy transition from Diesel Generator Systems to Renewable energy solutions, seemed to be a natural choice to take part in this Annual Conference.

 

As a part of the workshop, the 25 participating students were divided into groups of 5 and challenged to design their own renewable system based on the specified data. Different tools for generation of energy and storage of energy could be selected and combined It was a thought-provoking workshop, which made the participants to think beyond the textbooks and venture into actual energy market.

 

The icing on the cake was the mind –boggling discussion which followed between the students and the representatives from TSS who organized the workshop.

By the end of the workshop, the students had experienced a steep learning curve which made them realise the hurdles and challenges that they needed to face in order to work towards energy transition.